Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre
The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre (essex.ai) operates as a long-term strategic partnership between the University of Essex and TWI, with the aim of developing a financially sustainable research facility for one of the hottest research topics globally, drawing on Essex's existing strengths to complement and underpin the applied research and development activities of TWI.
Objectives
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Create a shared research and technology facility
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Undertake joint research programmes
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Secure a portfolio of research funding from external sponsors
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Build a mutual understanding of future research challenges and opportunities
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Develop the next generation of technologies and scientists
Core areas
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for:
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Risk-based maintenance scheduling
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Motor current signature analysis
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Automated weld inspection
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Vibration analysis
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Automated guided waves defect detection
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Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing data interpretation
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Automated Shearography defect detection